August 26th 2024.
Harvey Gaskell is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of Coronation Street fans. He first graced their screens in 2021 and left a lasting impression as one of the show's most notorious villains. Many will never forget the tragic death of Natasha Blakeman, a victim of mistaken identity when Harvey was actually targeting Leanne Battersby.
At the time of the murder, Harvey was a fugitive on the run from prison. However, justice was swiftly served as he was put back behind bars, where he remains to this day. But prison was not the end of his story, as he made a surprise return to the show in a recent episode. This time, it was Natasha's son, Sam, who sought him out in prison, hoping to understand the motivations behind his mother's murder.
The return of Harvey's character was not without its consequences. His brother, Damon Hay, also made an appearance earlier this year, potentially extending Harvey's reach to the residents of Coronation Street once again. After Damon was imprisoned, Harvey saw an opportunity for them to join forces and rebuild their criminal empire.
However, it seems that we may have seen the last of Harvey on the show. In an interview with the Mirror, actor Will Mellor revealed that he has no plans to return to Coronation Street in the future. "I think I've done everything I need to do with it," he said. "Sometimes you can do too much and keep going back, and it weakens the character and the storyline. I don't want to do that. Sometimes it's better to leave it where it is."
Interestingly, Mellor also shared that he initially thought his first appearance as Harvey would be his only stint on the show. He explained that he doesn't like to "overdo things," but the storyline with Sam wanting to meet Harvey was compelling enough to bring him back. He was drawn to the dynamic between the tough and seemingly impenetrable Harvey and the vulnerable and determined Sam.
But fans of Will Mellor need not worry, as he has been keeping busy with other projects. He recently appeared in the groundbreaking drama Mr Bates v The Post Office and starred alongside Sheridan Smith in The Teacher. He has also appeared in other popular soaps such as EastEnders, Hollyoaks, and Brookside. However, he has no plans to complete his soap collection by joining Emmerdale in the future. "I'm not a massive fan of sheep and cows either," he joked. "So being up in the Dales isn't for me."
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